HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular walking tours. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Guided rainforest hike to 150-ft Manoa Falls from Waikiki, plus a Pu’u Ualaka’a lookout, in a small group for $79 per person.
Most Popular“The price I paid for this activity is not worth it..! I totally regret it to use a “tour” and paid for money for it 😡”
Walk Waimangu’s geothermal valley at your own pace in Rotorua. Entry, guide sheet, and a shuttle back make it great value.
“Was a lovely area Lil disappointed I couldn’t do the full walk or boat due to renovations but what I did was mesmerising. Thankful the bus journey back up and the lil tour guide chat from the driver as I went in to explore areas he’d spoken about”
A small-group 6-mile hike from Paris to Auvers-sur-Oise, following Van Gogh’s final days with guided stops, coffee/tea, and views.
“Spent an excellent half day with Victor in Aug 2025. Was planning to go free & easy, but the train schedule was very tricky (many uncertainties & last minute rescheduling) so decided to sign up for this guided tour instead. No regrets! Victor is very knowledgeable and engaging. Great way to not just see but…”
Hollywood sunset walking tour with Scott and Blue. Walk the Walk of Fame, then hike Runyon Canyon for golden-hour views.
“This was such an enjoyable experience and different way to see LA! Our tour guide Scott was fantastic. His knowledge of the city was extensive and he definitely captivated my 8yo from the start. The views of LA at sunset are spectacular. If you love to hike and explore a city on foot, this is…”
A guided Griffith Park hike to the Observatory with Hollywood Sign views, film-location stops, and an inside museum tour for $34.
Sunrise at Two Brothers Hill from Vidigal. A local-guided hike with lanterns, fast moto transport, and sweeping Rio views.
“I spent a whole week in Rio, and this hike was my absolute best experience. I was a little nervous before the motor ride, but it went quite well. The hike isn't easy, but it's well worth it. The view and sunset were simply fantastic. My guide was very good.”
Small-group day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery, Sant Joan funicular, and a scenic downhill walk with local guides.
“I can’t say enough good things about this experience. Our guide Geordie was absolutely fabulous! If you are in decent shape, don’t be afraid to do the full walk. I am 73 and had no problems.”
3-hour Chicago holiday food hike with Christkindlmarket cider, Palmer House brownies, deep-dish stops, and Millennium Park skating lights.
“I had an amazing time on this tour! Jamal was my tour guide. He was so nice and had great information about the restaurants and the city. I tried a lot of food I wouldn't have gotten on my own, and was able to see a lot of the city in only 3 hours. My…”
Imlil Valley Atlas day trip from Marrakech with a guided hike, Berber villages, weekly market stops, and lunch with a local family.
Small-group hike from Barcelona to Montserrat: viewpoints, Basilica and Museum, and local cheese and honey tastings on an 8-hour day trip.
“We were lucky to be able to get on this trip to Montserrat and have Stephan as guide. The weather was beautiful and especially the trekking in the mountains was fantastic. Stephan has a lot of experience and enthusiam which he gladly shared with us. Thanks a lot, Stephan. Highly recommended!”
Guided Mini Everest hike in Mussoorie from George Everest’s House to Everest Peak with a local guide, water, and big views.
“Rohit was my guide and I can’t recommend him enough. Very willing to share his considerable knowledge of plants, wildlife, geography, history, trekking. He’s a super nice guy, very considerate, professional, helpful. It was wonderful to get away from the city and enjoy such a beautiful part of India. I highly recommend this tour and…”
Hike Santorini’s caldera rim from Fira to Oia with hotel pickup, free water, and an English guide for epic cliff views.
“We had a wonderful time! Our tour guide was amazing and pointed out all kinds of cool stuff to us that we would’ve never known or saw if we weren’t with him”
Private half-day walking and hiking tour in Ibiza with route choice, expert guides, and iconic stops like Es Vedra and Ses Salines salt flats.
“A lovely scenic walk with an unexpected surprise at the end. Our guide Jasmine was incredibly knowledgeable & informative.”
Wild Walk on Vulcano: private 2–3 hour hike with 4x4 pickup through Rossi caves and tuff desert, ending with summit views.
“Marco was our guide. He patiently walked up the volcano with us at our own pace and gave us ample assistance on the rocky and sandy terrain when necessary. When we got to the top we were treated to some spectacular views of vulcano island and Lipari, not to mention the smoking crater of the…”
Small-group Madeira hike on levada paths to Lagoa do Vento and Levada do Alecrim, with hotel pickup, expert guides, and a tougher route.
“We had a really great trip with David from Up the mountain, with our two kids (16 and 19). He was really knowledgeable and friendly and knew exactly how to avoid the crowds. Numbers limited so you will get a good experience. The waterfalls and scenery were beautiful and the walk itself was mostly ok…”
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